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“I would like to help Stonehouse win promotion this season and also have a good cup run.”

Lumsden said: “Barn is a very exciting player, who is skilful with the ball and is willing to work hard.

“He's really settled in the last two games and I'm looking forward to working with him this season.”

Stonehouse were beaten 1-0 by Yate Town on Saturday, while one of their key men Alex Kibble had a game for Shortwood United in their 1-0 win over Westfields.

Alex Lumsden

“We've had a long pre-season and lots of changes recently with some leaving, some of our key players are trailing with Southern League and Hellenic League sides (which they fully deserve), but despite that the others have started to step up and be counted which is always great to see," Lumsden said.

“I think that's also been down to the quality of teams we've faced (Shortwood, Slimbridge and Yate Town in particular) as to a man we couldn't go hiding, because sides like that will easily expose you.”

Stonehouse’s next warm-up game is away to Brislington Reserves on Wednesday night.

“We'll also have a look at a couple of potential signings,” Lumsden said.